Sembalun Lombok, or Sembalun Village is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the exotic island of Lombok. Rising to 1200m above sea level, it is the highest land in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. More than 35,000 people live in the Sembalun district, where agriculture and tourism are the two most potential local daily jobs. This area serves as the main gateway to climb Mount Rinjani volcano, and local farmers cultivate fertile volcanic lands, yielding satisfying crops every year.
The local people in Sembalun, Lombok, practice a unique SASAK culture and live a beautiful life with traditions that may interest you during your visit. A local sacred tradition ceremony called Ngayu Ayu occurs once every three years, where the locals gather for traditional rituals, expressing gratitude to the gods for their abundant blessings.
Sembalun Lombok, is situated on the east side of Lombok Island, where Mount Rinjani volcano dominates the landscape. The village is surrounded by beautiful hills and mountains, known as the caldera wall of the old Sembalun volcano, making it Geo-Site 1 (One) of Rinjani Geo-Park, Lombok. In 2014, UNESCO declared Mount Rinjani volcano as one of the International Geo-Parks following extensive geological research about the volcano and the local communities residing around its foothills.
SEMBALUN LOMBOK OVERVIEW
Traveling to Lombok is incomplete without visiting Sembalun Valley, the gem of Lombok, where you will be enchanted by beautiful nature, friendly local people, and unique cultures and traditions. Sembalun offers exciting day tours and mountain adventures, including Biking Trip Sembalun, Panorama Walk Sembalun, Tandem Paragliding, Sunrise Trip, Soft Trekking, Waterfall Tour, Wildflower Trip, and the best volcano adventure in Indonesia to Mount Rinjani Volcano, standing at 3726m above sea level.
